Question

Medicare Part A covers which of the following?

1) outpatient services
2) doctor's fees
3) inpatient hospital stay
4) prescription drugs

Answer 1

Medicare Part A primarily covers inpatient hospital stays, and does not usually include outpatient services, doctor's fees outside of hospital stays, or prescription drugs.

Step-by-step explanation:

Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital stay. It provides financial support for hospital charges for individuals eligible for Social Security benefits. While Part A does handle some hospital-related expenses, it does not typically cover outpatient services, doctor's fees as an outpatient, or prescription drugs. Those services are generally covered under Medicare Part B and Part D, respectively. Medicare Part A is funded by payroll deductions and matching contributions from employers, and beneficiaries are responsible for both a deductible and copayments for many in-hospital services.